Somerset Studio School

URN: 142125 • Radstock BA3 3NQ

Overview

Name
Somerset Studio School
URN
142125
Type
Studio schools
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Trust
MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
56.1 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Bruce Hain (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01761438557
Website
Visit
Address
Knobsbury Lane, Radstock BA3 3NQ

Summary

Somerset Studio School, located in Radstock, Bath and North East Somerset, caters to students aged 14 to 19, offering a unique blend of academic and vocational education. The school focuses on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), alongside Digital Information Technology, Enterprise, and Creative Media. With a capacity of 300 pupils, the school currently serves 138 students, providing a supportive environment that emphasizes personal development and employability skills.

The curriculum includes essential subjects such as English and Maths, as well as specialist courses in Chemistry, Physics, and Biology for years 10 and 11. In years 12 and 13, students can pursue T Levels, which are equivalent to three A Levels, and benefit from regular work experience opportunities with local employers. This integration of classroom learning and real-world application aims to prepare students for higher education, apprenticeships, or direct employment.

Somerset Studio School prides itself on fostering positive relationships between students and staff, ensuring each student receives individual support through personal tutor-coaching. This approach, combined with a small school environment, allows for tailored learning experiences that meet the diverse needs and aspirations of all students.

Key details

LA
Bath and North East Somerset
Age range
14 - 19
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Capacity
300
Pupils
138
Boys
79
Girls
59
FSM %
23.10
Open date
2015-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-01-25
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Somerset

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 138 79 59 300 23.10
2024-09-11 126 67 59 300 25.40
2023-09-11 136 87 49 300 21.40
2022-09-11 136 87 49 300 21.40
2021-09-11 120 86 34 300 20.00
2020-09-11 115 81 34 300 13.30

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